GLP-1 Hub

In this video, Anna, who introduces herself as a registered dietitian and a GLP-1 user, explains which foods and nutrients she thinks matter most while taking medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.

1. 0:00 Introduction to GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition
2. 2:17 The Importance of Fiber in Your Diet
3. 5:01 Protein: A Key Nutrient for Weight Loss
4. 7:20 Hydration: The Role of Water in Nutrition
5. 9:38 Building Balanced Meals on GLP-1

• Side effects mentioned: constipation, fatigue and muscle loss
• Who is speaking: Patient

A patient explains how tirzepatide works and what the evidence says. They report losing 220 lb, as the title says. Also covers the trials.

• Weight loss mentioned: 220 lb, in the title
• Who is speaking: Patient

A clinician talks about a GLP-1 doses and moving up. It has no captions we could read, so this is drawn from its title and description.

• Who is speaking: Clinician

In this video, Anna, who identifies herself as a registered dietitian and a GLP-1 user, explains why constipation is common on GLP-1 medications and lays out a four-step plan to relieve and prevent it without relying on laxatives. She says it is not simply a lack of fiber.

1. 0:00 GLP-1 constipation overview
2. 1:03 Why GLP-1 causes issues
3. 2:19 Managing fiber intake
4. 3:23 Importance of hydration
5. 4:15 Magnesium for relief
6. 5:03 Gentle movement for motility
7. 5:44 Red flags and support

• Side effects mentioned: constipation, fatigue and bloating
• Who is speaking: Patient

This is an interview on the GLP-1 Hub podcast. Host Anna Risdorf, a registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, talks with Beth Ghart, co-founder of Tide Wellness, who says she has spent about 5 years in the GLP-1 space.

1. 0:00 Introduction & Meet Beth Gerhart
2. 1:03 What Realistic Weight Loss Looks on GLP-1s
3. 2:52 Expected Weight Loss Rates & the "Whoosh Effect"
4. 4:28 Why Some People Are Super Responders
5. 5:33 Dangers of Losing Weight Too Fast
6. 6:32 When to Increase Your Dose
7. 7:53 Managing Side Effects (Nausea, Vomiting)
8. 9:04 Why Managed Care Matters

• Doses mentioned: 5 mg
• Side effects mentioned: fatigue and hair loss
• Who is speaking: Patient

A patient explains how a GLP-1 works and what the evidence says. Also covers food, protein and eating.

• Who is speaking: Patient

Anna Rider, a registered dietitian who says she has used an injectable GLP-1 medication for 3 years, explains why the daily oral pill needs a different routine from the weekly injections.

1. 0:00 Oral Wegovy pill: the first 30 minutes can make or break abs
2. 0:52 Oral GLP-1 vs injections: why the pill works differently
3. 1:08 Wegovy pill vs Rybelsus: same semaglutide, different doses
4. 1:41 SNAC technology explained (and why compounded oral pills can
5. 2:31 Exact morning routine for oral semaglutide (water, timing, f
6. 3:04 Biggest absorption mistakes: coffee, collagen, electrolytes,
7. 3:53 Protein targets on GLP-1 to protect muscle (especially over
8. 4:48 Easy high-protein breakfast ideas after oral Wegovy timing w

• Side effects mentioned: nausea, constipation, heartburn or reflux, muscle loss and low appetite
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this beginners guide, Anna, who describes herself as a registered dietitian and a GLP-1 user who has taken a GLP-1 medication on and off for over 2 years, covers what GLP-1 medications are and how they work.

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 0:41 What is GLP1
3. 4:47 Where to get GLP1

• Side effects mentioned: nausea, constipation, fatigue and low appetite
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Anna Rydorf explains why weight loss on a GLP-1 medication does not follow a straight downward line. She says the scale moves in waves, and that a rise or a stall does not mean someone is doing something wrong.

1. 0:00 Understanding weight loss
2. 1:35 Realistic goals and pace
3. 4:48 Causes of weight spikes
4. 8:58 Handling weight plateaus
5. 11:19 Avoiding comparison traps

• Side effects mentioned: constipation and muscle loss
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, registered dietitian Anna Rydorf says the term "GLP-1 nonresponder" is used far too often online.

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 0:34 What is a Non-Responders
3. 1:34 Dose Scaling
4. 3:12 Setting Realistic Expectations
5. 3:56 Effects of the Medication
6. 4:56 Gaining Muscle?
7. 5:57 Other Medical Conditions
8. 6:38 Are you on the right medication?

• Doses mentioned: 5 mg
• Weight loss mentioned: 5 lb
• Side effects mentioned: constipation, muscle loss and low appetite
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this podcast episode, host Anna Risdorf, a registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, interviews Dr. William Hos of Vive Wellness about the newly released oral Wegovy.

1. 0:00 Introduction and context
2. 1:09 Understanding peptide use
3. 3:23 The new oral Wegovy
4. 6:41 Side effects and dosing
5. 8:36 Administration requirements
6. 10:43 Candidate selection
7. 12:27 Compounded oral options
8. 14:37 Compounded injectables

• Doses mentioned: 25 mg and 50 mg
• Side effects mentioned: muscle loss
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this podcast episode, host Anna Reisdorf, a registered dietitian, talks with Joe Zukey, a physician assistant who works in obesity medicine, about the Medicare GLP-1 bridge program that starts July 1st, 2026.

1. 0:00 The BMI 27 surprise
2. 1:25 Meet Joe Zucchi, PA-C
3. 2:51 What the Medicare Bridge Program is
4. 6:14 Who qualifies: three eligibility categories
5. 9:07 The prior authorization process
6. 14:32 Which medications are covered
7. 19:50 What if you're denied
8. 21:55 What happens after December 2027

• Side effects mentioned: muscle loss and dehydration
• Prices mentioned: $50 a month
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Anna Risdorf says the most common diarrhea trigger on GLP-1 medications is often something in the diet rather than the drug itself.

1. 0:00 Understanding diarrhea
2. 1:49 Manage fat intake
3. 2:48 Watch for sugar alcohols
4. 3:50 Adjust your fiber intake
5. 5:10 Slow down your eating
6. 5:48 Maintain hydration and salts
7. 6:32 When to see a doctor

• Side effects mentioned: constipation, diarrhea and dehydration
• Who is speaking: Patient

Anna Risedorf, a registered dietitian who says she uses a GLP-1 herself, explains orforglipron, Eli Lilly's oral drug with the brand name Foundayo.

1. 0:00 A new weight loss pill that could shake things up
2. 0:32 Why this matters if you’re comparing GLP-1 options
3. 0:53 What Orforglipron is
4. 1:33 Why Orforglipron is different from peptide GLP-1 drugs
5. 3:21 Why the pill format may be easier for many people
6. 3:49 Oral semaglutide comparison and dosing convenience
7. 5:06 Who Orforglipron may be for
8. 6:36 Trial results and expected weight loss

• Doses mentioned: 17.2 mg
• Who is speaking: Patient

Anna Reisdorf, a registered dietitian who says she has used GLP-1 medications for 3 years, describes what happened when she lowered her dose after more than a year of weight maintenance. She says she has lost 40 lb, mostly on 5 mg of Zepbound.

1. 0:00 I Did Everything Right...And Still Gained Weight
2. 0:17 Who I Am + My GLP-1 Story (3 Years, 40 Pounds)
3. 0:28 Why I Decided to Lower My Dose After Maintenance
4. 0:40 Losing Insurance + Switching to Compounded Tirzepatide
5. 1:01 What Happened When I Went Completely Off the Medication
6. 1:23 Quitting Alcohol + Carb Cravings on GLP-1
7. 2:10 My Experiment: Dropping From 5mg to 2.5mg
8. 2:42 I Hit the Gym, Cut Alcohol, and Still Gained Weight

• Doses mentioned: 2.5 mg and 5 mg
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this podcast interview hosted by Anna Ryzdorf, a registered dietitian, Dr. William Summers describes how he approaches GLP-1 medicines in his Birmingham, Alabama practice. He says he disagrees with the view that patients must stay on these drugs forever.

1. 0:00 The penicillin of weight loss
2. 1:33 Meet Dr. William Summers
3. 3:48 Obesity is a disease, not a behavior
4. 6:51 The tapering protocol most doctors don't follow
5. 12:51 What the media gets wrong about side effects
6. 15:55 Pancreatitis: the one to watch for
7. 17:56 Gut impaction and gastroparesis
8. 20:43 When GLP-1s don't work and why

• Side effects mentioned: nausea, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and pancreatitis
• Who is speaking: Patient

Anna Risdorf, a registered dietitian who says she uses a GLP-1 medication herself, covers the FDA approval of the first oral semaglutide for weight management, which she refers to as the Wegovy pill.

1. 0:00 New oral weight loss pill
2. 0:16 How the medication works
3. 1:19 Effectiveness and trials
4. 2:50 Avoiding counterfeit scams
5. 4:44 Pros and pricing
6. 5:19 Administration and side effects
7. 6:17 Insurance and consultation
8. 7:25 Summary and future outlook

• Prices mentioned: $75 a month and $149 a month
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this podcast episode, host Anna Rider, who is introduced as a registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, interviews Alex Mufson, an integrative healing strategist and founder of Canary House.

1. 0:00 Food noise vs. intrusive thinking
2. 0:31 Welcome to the GLP-1 Hub
3. 1:39 Meet Alex and Canary House
4. 2:55 The non-responder pattern most miss
5. 5:39 Weight gain that isn't about calories
6. 7:57 Labs your doctor probably skipped
7. 12:46 Brain and body are not separate
8. 21:18 Malnutrition, suppression, and microdosing

• Doses mentioned: 0.5 mg, 2 mg, 2.5 mg and 15 mg
• Side effects mentioned: fatigue and low appetite
• Who is speaking: Patient

According to the video, hair loss on Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound is not caused by the medication itself.

1. 0:00 Understanding GLP1 hair loss
2. 1:03 Causes: Protein and stress
3. 1:58 Cause 1: Not enough protein
4. 2:35 Cause 2: Nutrient gaps
5. 3:32 Cause 3: Low calorie intake
6. 4:46 What doesn't fix hair loss
7. 5:20 Effective solutions and tips
8. 6:06 When to see a doctor

• Side effects mentioned: hair loss
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Amie Eastdorf says that many people who stall on GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound assume the drug has stopped working, when the real change is that they have stopped paying attention.

1. 0:00 Why your GLP-1 feels it stopped working
2. 1:09 The 3-day reset (not obsessive tracking)
3. 2:41 Protein , the #1 thing women miss
4. 5:01 Grazing vs. real meals
5. 5:39 Hydration & fiber gaps
6. 6:37 Movement without punishment
7. 7:05 The weekend pattern that stalls you
8. 7:49 Why awareness beats raising your dose

• Side effects mentioned: fatigue
• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, Anna Risdorf, a registered dietitian who says she also uses a GLP-1 medication, discusses retatrutide, an experimental drug from Eli Lilly. She says it is in phase three clinical trials and is not FDA approved.

1. 0:00 A New Weight loss drug appears
2. 0:45 Meet Retatrutide
3. 1:34 How effective is Retatrutide?
4. 2:29 What is Retatutide?
5. 3:07 What makes Retatrutide so effective?
6. 4:00 Eli Lilly's Retatrutide study result
7. 5:40 Retatrutide too effective?
8. 6:06 The effects of rapid weight loss

• Side effects mentioned: muscle loss
• Who is speaking: Clinician

Anna, a registered dietitian who says she has used a GLP-1 medication on and off for two years, explains that no established protocol exists for coming off these drugs after reaching a goal weight.

1. 0:00 GLP-1 maintenance realities
2. 0:55 Setting and reaching goals
3. 2:25 The chronic nature of obesity
4. 3:54 Personal and studied strategies
5. 5:15 Actionable maintenance tips
6. 6:44 Long-term metabolic changes
7. 7:49 Final thoughts and resources
8. 9:16 Conclusion

• Doses mentioned: 2.5 mg and 5 mg
• Prices mentioned: $500 a month
• Who is speaking: Patient

A patient talks about food noise, cravings and mood on a GLP-1. Also covers mood and mental health.

• Who is speaking: Patient

In this video, Anna, who describes herself as a registered dietitian and a GLP-1 user, talks about food aversions on medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic.

1. 0:00 GLP-1 Food Aversions Can Ruin Your Results
2. 0:43 Why Food Aversions Happen on GLP-1 Medications
3. 1:18 Why Eating Too Little Can Slow Weight Loss and Cost Muscle
4. 2:09 Best Protein Swaps When Chicken or Eggs Sound Disgusting
5. 2:38 Smoothies, Small Meals, and Bland Foods That Are Easier to T
6. 3:10 Lower-Fat, Lower-Volume Foods for GLP-1 Nausea and Food Aver
7. 3:43 Shot Day Hunger Changes and When It’s Okay to Eat More
8. 4:28 Supplements, Hydration, and Zofran for Tough GLP-1 Days

• Side effects mentioned: nausea and fatigue
• Who is speaking: Patient